Describing the birth as a "very special Christmas present", the park said the new calf was already up and about.

A Yorkshire zoo has enjoyed an extra special Christmas after the birth of a baby giraffe.

The calf, one of the endangered Rothschild's sub-species, was born at Flamingo Land in Yorkshire during the festive period.

Describing the birth as a "very special Christmas present", the park's Twitter account announced that the new calf was already up and about.

A VERY SPECIAl CHRISTMAS PRESENTHere at Flamingo Land we have had a very special delivery - just in time for Christmas. A Rothschild’s #giraffe calf has been born at the park during the festive period and is already up and about. Such a perfect way to celebrate this special day! pic.twitter.com/Z7goWLYMpB